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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 175.74 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 175.74 and 94.74 is: 130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 175.74 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/175.74 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 175.74 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 16,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,649.61/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.52

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